State Rep. Kerwin Urges Pause on Hyperscale Data Centers, Cites Water and Grid Concerns

Mar 9, 2026

State Rep. Helen Kerwin told the Johnson County court that Texas has seen rapid growth in data centers and urged the governor to pause approvals until studies and guidelines protect rural communities’ water and power; she also announced moving her district office to Joshua.

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State Rep. Helen Kerwin addressed the Johnson County Commissioners Court on March 9, warning county leaders about rapid expansion of data centers across Texas and asking the governor to pause further approvals until the state completes studies and issues guidance.

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